The Edge, New York City

Bring a fully charged phone or camera—the glass floor, skyline, and angled walls offer incredible photo ops. Use the bleacher steps on the deck’s east side for elevated shots.

Dress for the Wind

It can be breezy 100 floors up—even in summer. Bring a light jacket, especially if visiting in the evening.

Travel Light

Bags are permitted, but avoid large backpacks or bulky items. Lockers are not available.

Make It Special

Book a table at Peak on the 101st floor for drinks or dinner with a view. Consider the Champagne ticket option when booking for a celebratory toast in the sky.

Try City Climb

For the ultimate adrenaline rush, add City Climb—the world’s highest open-air building ascent.

How to Get There

Wondering how to reach Edge New York? Here’s your quick travel guide

NYC The Edge, 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Entrance via Level 4 of The Shops at Hudson Yards

By Subway

7 Train to 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station the closest and most convenient stop. The entrance is a short 5-minute walk west from the station.

By Bus

Take M34-SBS or M11 to 34th Street and 11th Avenue. From there, it's a brief walk to Hudson Yards.

By Car

Drop-off at 10th Avenue & 33rd Street or use The Shops at Hudson Yards parking garage (entrance on 10th Ave).

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit New York The Edge is during the golden hour, roughly 1 hour before sunset. You will watch the skyline glow in warm sunlight, shift into a stunning sunset, and then sparkle as the city lights come alive. The soft lighting reduces harsh shadows and makes for incredible photos. Also, at golden hour, you get daylight and nighttime views in a single visit.

Highlights 

Sky-High Observation Deck

The Edge NYC is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere Perched at 1,100 feet, offering unobstructed, 360-degree views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and even as far as New Jersey and Connecticut on clear days.

Glass Floor Thrill

The glass floor of the Edge is suspended over 100 stories high. It’s 225 square feet of transparent adrenaline, giving you a clear look straight down to the city streets below.

Angled Glass Walls

The Edge’s angled glass panels, tilted outward at 6.6 degrees, let visitors safely lean out over the skyline—perfect for heart-racing views and photos.

Champagne in the Sky

Toast your visit with a drink at the bar on the 101st floor or dine at Peak with Priceless, an upscale restaurant and event space featuring jaw-dropping views.

City Climb

For the bold, City Climb is the world’s highest open-air building ascent, allowing guests to climb the crown of the building—an unforgettable experience for adventure seekers.

Fun Facts About The Edge Manhattan NY

Highest Outdoor SkyDeck in the Western Hemisphere

At 1,100 feet high, The Edge beats out many other world-famous observation decks.

See Through the Floor

The glass floor gives you a bird’s-eye view 100 stories down—a perfect mix of thrill and awe.

Sip in the Sky

You can toast your adventure with champagne while taking in jaw-dropping views.

Home to City Climb

The Edge features the world’s highest open-air building ascent, where visitors can walk up the crown of the building—fully harnessed.

Precision-Built

The metal used in The Edge’s frame came from Finland and had to pass strict flatness tests due to its highly reflective surface.

Symbol of Unity

The lobby of 30 Hudson Yards features an art installation of 11 steel spheres by Jaume Plensa—meant to represent global unity and cultural diversity.